Barely a month into his new role overseeing the New York Islanders, Mathieu Darche understands there is not much he can take credit for yet in placing his stamp on the franchise. The 48-year-old first-time general manager was still employed by Tampa Bay in early May when the NHL lottery balls bounced the Islanders’ way,

Schaefer played only 17 games last season before breaking his collarbone in December, but Schaefer’s acumen on both ends of the ice propelled him to the top of nearly all draft boards.